Medieval History
A three-day conference on the Textus Roffensis, the priceless 12th century Rochester Cathedral manuscript which was named Britain?s ?Hidden Treasure? by the British Library, will take place at the University of Kent between July 25-27.
Textus Roffensis is a Rochester Cathedral book of the early 12th century that holds some of the most significant texts issued by England?s various early medieval kingdoms going back to the laws of King Æthelbert of Kent (c. 604). It also preserves abundant records from one of England?s earliest episcopal sees....
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Medieval History
Textus Roffensis: Law, Language and Libraries in Early Medieval England ? conference at the University of Kent
A three-day conference on the Textus Roffensis, the priceless 12th century Rochester Cathedral manuscript which was named Britain?s ?Hidden Treasure? by the British Library, will take place at the University of Kent between July 25-27.
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